Spanish Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice) - delicious Canadian chicken recipe
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Arroz con Pollo (Poulet et Riz Espagnol)

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55 min6460 cal

Arroz con pollo is Spanish for chicken and rice, but it's really about the rice — stained yellow with saffron or turmeric, studded with peas and roasted red peppers, infused with the juices from bone-in chicken thighs that cook right on top. The rice gets a toasted base from sautéing in olive oil before the broth goes in, and the bottom layer develops a crispy golden crust called socarrat that's the best part. One pot, 45 minutes, feeds a family of six for under $12.

Ingrédients

Portions :
6

Instructions

Valeur nutritive par portion

Calories460 kcal
Protéines31 g
Lipides22 g
Glucides24 g
Fibres4 g
Sucre13 g
Sodium536 mg

Conseils de pro

  • 💡Most international spices are available at T&T, Adonis, or the international aisle of Loblaws, Metro, and Sobeys.
  • 💡Marinating overnight makes a significant difference in flavour penetration — plan ahead when possible.
  • 💡Bone-in chicken is preferred for most international recipes because the bones add body and richness to the sauce.

Variantes

  • 🔄Swap chicken thighs for drumsticks — they're often cheaper and work in nearly every international recipe.
  • 🔄Vegetarian version: replace chicken with chickpeas or firm tofu for most recipes.
  • 🔄Adjust spice levels freely — start with half the chili/heat components and add more to taste.

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